News Stories
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17 Aug. 2019
in GeneralHundreds watch absorbing Passion Play in Havant
Worshippers staged a Passion Play telling the story of Jesus’s life and death in Havant Park. Passers-by and shoppers stopped to watch three separate performances over an August weekend. Read more
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14 Aug. 2019
in GeneralWorshippers seek to re-enact feeding of 5,000 miracle
Christians will be handing out 5,000 battered fish in bread rolls as part of a free day-long festival on Southsea's seafront. They want to attract passers-by to sample the live music and games, as well as talk to them about whether they believe in miracles today. Read more
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5 Aug. 2019
in GeneralNew annexe opened at Hayling church
Bishop Christopher has formally opened a new annexe at a church in Hayling Island. Called 'the Lantern', it includes a meeting room, kitchen, toilets and storage space. The project cost £375,000. Read more
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23 July 2019
in GeneralFestival brings together talented island musicians
Musicians from across the Isle of Wight came together for a weekend devoted to a variety of styles Read more
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3 July 2019
in GeneralJoanne Grenfell consecrated as Bishop of Stepney
Our Archdeacon, Joanne Grenfell, was consecrated as Bishop of Stepney by the Archbishop of Canterbury in a special service at St Paul's Cathedral Read more
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25 June 2019
in GeneralChurchgoers celebrate 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries together
Several couples from Holy Trinity Church, Blendworth, joined forces to mark their Golden and Diamond Wedding Anniversaries at the church Read more
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25 June 2019
in GeneralWorshippers sail around Hayling Island to ‘beat the bounds’
Worshippers used a variety of boats to sail around Hayling Island as part of the traditional ‘beating the bounds’ event Read more
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17 June 2019
in GeneralBishop appoints three new Canons of Honour
Bishop Christopher has appointed three people to be Canons of Honour at our cathedral. They recognise Christian service beyond as well as in the diocese. Read more
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9 June 2019
in GeneralThousands gather for the Big Prayer Picnic
Thousands of Christians from all denominations gathered at Portchester Castle to pray and worship God together. It was the climax of this year’s Thy Kingdom Come initiative in this region, and included prayer booths, games, family activities and worship led from the main stage Read more
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6 June 2019
in GeneralPortsmouth was focus for poignant D-Day events
Portsmouth was the focus as the world remembered those who fought for our freedom on D-Day 75 years ago. As well as the major international event on Southsea Common, our churches held services, concerts and events to thank those who fought and remember those we have lost. Read more